Chapter 010: Introductory Assessment (Part Two)
What Chen Zhining saw at first glance was not the flowing river to the east, but a small head peeking out mischievously from behind the river. The long, indigo hair was styled into several small braids, the nose was high and smooth, and the lips resembled ripe cherries. However, what captivated his attention the most were those eyes, full of spirit, like a lively little deer in the ethereal mountains and fields.
Chen Zhining chuckled twice: "Hehe, what you said is absolutely correct, sir. I am very grateful for the county school's regard, and I will certainly prioritize the county school."
That absurd dandy is nothing but a waste; how could he possibly activate the six-layer stone ring? If this were to spread, I fear no one in Qidong County would believe it
The assistant nodded repeatedly and casually flattered, "Your Excellency's noble character is beyond what we can aspire to."
Quickly go and report to the magistrate, I will hold back the Chen family father and son, today we must not let them escape, we must ensure that Chen Zhining remains at the county school
A dazzling red light shot up into the sky, quickly transforming into orange, then yellow, green, and cyan, only stabilizing at blue.
At this moment, Chen Zhining, whether in terms of talent or realm, has already reached an exceptionally high level for his age. This time, the entrance examination is truly without restrictions: "No matter what techniques you use, I can handle them all!"
Soon, two girls walked out of the room hand in hand. They were of similar age to Chen Zhining. The girl on the left was lively, while the girl on the right was graceful. Each possessed their own unique charm, akin to the spring orchid and autumn chrysanthemum, making it difficult to determine who was superior. One could only marvel at the wonders of creation, which had managed to produce such two equally stunning yet distinctively elegant beauties.
The two nearly spat blood: What kind of talk is this! You have truly solidified the improper male-male relationship between the two of us!
Chen Zhining chuckled coldly, what is this? You have not yet touched my bottom line
Mr. Mu thought for a moment and waved his hand, saying: "Go fetch a piece of the divine stone bestowed by heaven."
Indeed! Mr. Mu is currently stalling them, and I have come to seek your decision. If we delay, I fear those sects will snatch it away. " He quietly recounted the entire situation, feeling somewhat awkward, as he did not expect it to end up like this.
The teaching assistants resolutely launched the plan, as for Chen Zhining's "personal moral shortcomings," we can gradually adjust it after it is incorporated
In the county academy, there is also a distinction among disciples, generally, it is the teaching assistants who guide the disciples in their cultivation. This group is referred to as the teaching assistant disciples. However, the highest-ranking official in the county academy, the esteemed instructor, does not casually instruct the disciples. Only those who are truly talented will be valued by the esteemed instructor and directly become the instructor's disciples upon enrollment
The development of events completely exceeded their expectations; they originally intended to operate covertly, using backdoor methods to bring in a useless scion, but unexpectedly, they kicked out a large gem from a pile of rotten coal!
The old instructor did not mind their "means" at all. After pondering for a moment, he inquired about Chen Zhining's usual conduct, to which the teaching assistant helplessly responded. The old instructor chuckled and said, "Very well, I shall make a personal visit. Educating the world is my duty."
It is also unexpected for the elderly: "How could Qidong County produce a disciple of the Six-Layer Stone Ring?"
And this blue light is deep and profound, illuminating the surroundings for a distance of one zhang, and it is indeed remarkable even among the talents of blue light
Mr. Mu is still persuading: "You may not know yet, although our Qidong County is not large, the Director of Education, Lord Zhao, is truly a remarkable figure! He is well-known throughout our entire Taiyan Dynasty.
This innate spirituality struck Chen Zhining's soul with a thunderous impact, leaving him dry-mouthed and restless. Just at that moment, another elegant figure, capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with this girl, appeared on the other side. She blinked her large, clear eyes, as pure as the waters of a late autumn lake, curiously gazing at Chen Zhining, instantly causing another thunderclap in his heart
While Mr. Mu was trying to deceive Chen Zhining, in the courtyard of the county school, a lean old man was leisurely watering the flowers, and a series of crisp reading sounds, reminiscent of a golden oriole, emanated from a side room.
He spoke grandiloquent words while walking out. What a joke, my father has already made arrangements with the Fire Drinking Sect. If I were to enter your county school, wouldn't my father skin me alive when I return
In the midst of the fervent emotions of the crowd, Chen Yunpeng and Mr. Mu exchanged a discreet glance, both feeling somewhat uncertain. Mr. Mu was well aware that the county school had indeed manipulated the situation to some extent, but his arrangement was merely to have Chen Zhining rotate the stone ring twice, which would barely suffice.
Zhi Ning, I believe your character is very suitable for studying at the county academy. We will definitely provide you with the best guidance. I see that you do not need to go to the sect anymore. Let’s settle this. I assure you that you will directly become a disciple of the teaching sect
Chen Zhining finally came to his senses, reluctantly glancing at the two girls before bowing in greeting: "Greetings, Senior Zhao." Zhao Dongliu was fully aware of Chen Zhining's every reaction and, maintaining a calm demeanor, asked: "Zhining, what do you think of our county's academy? Would you be willing to come under my tutelage for your studies?"
But why did this guy actually rise up
Soon, a disciple returned with the Heavenly Gifted Divine Stone, and hundreds of young men and women looked at Chen Zhining, firmly believing that he would soon embarrass himself. However, Chen Zhining did not hesitate for a moment; he grasped the Heavenly Gifted Divine Stone and focused his mind and breath.
Chen Zhining stepped forward: "Heavenly Gifted Divine Stone? No problem."
With a smile, he waved his hand and said, "It is my duty to select and nurture talented individuals for the benefit of the state, so there is nothing remarkable about it. However, Yunpeng, you have raised a fine son." As he spoke, he looked at Chen Zhining with satisfaction
As Chen Zhining turned around, he was met with Mr. Mu's unprecedentedly sincere smile! Startled, he stumbled backward, secretly thinking that this teaching assistant was indeed two-faced; previously, the disdain hidden in his gaze when looking at him had been evident, but now, upon realizing that he was truly a genius, his expression had completely changed.
Every word he spoke felt like a heavy slap across the faces of the two. Reflecting on how they had looked down upon Chen Zhining's qualifications since their time at Huaiyang Tower, they had believed themselves to be the superior ones, yet now their cheeks ached painfully
Chen Yunpeng tugged at his dazed son and said: "Fool! Come and pay your respects to Lord Zhao. Lord Zhao is a high-ranking official of our dynasty, renowned for his virtue and reputation that spreads far and wide. If you can learn even thirty percent of his abilities, our Chen family will be immensely grateful!"
Where did these two little fairies come from? Only girls like this are worth me sacrificing my chastity for
Zheng Ye, who was hiding behind the crowd, changed his expression slightly. Chen Zhi Ning's calm and composed demeanor gave him a sense of foreboding: could it be that this useless person has truly had an epiphany?
The old instructor called out in the study, "Yun'er, Qinglan, are you interested in going out to see the disciples who have come for the assessment this time?"
The entire audience fell silent once again. People were unwilling to believe that such a second-generation rich kid could transform from a waste into a genius. This defies all logic; the normal progression should be that a degenerate second-generation rich kid would continue to fall, ultimately squandering the family fortune and dying a miserable death, becoming a cautionary tale for future generations to strive for success.
Now, Chen Zhining has unexpectedly activated six layers of stone rings in one go. He is unsure whether it is due to the sudden awakening of Chen Zhining's bloodline or if there has been a mishap in the tasks being carried out by the people below. Therefore, Mr. Mu is also feeling quite anxious.
Chen Yunpeng's expression changed. He coldly snorted, "Are you questioning the fairness of the county school?"
Master Zhao, with your esteemed virtue and high reputation, you are a modest gentleman admired by all. Your disciples are spread throughout the court of the Taiyan dynasty, and having become one of Master Zhao's disciples, your future is bright, even reaching heights that the people of Qidong have never aspired to
Chen Yunpeng's old face was awkward; it is normal for children to quarrel, but where did his own son learn these nonsensical "formulas" from
He first consumed a congenital spirit peach, and in the past two days, he cultivated a new congenital spirit peach using the mysterious elixir of the little beggar, which is even more effective than the first one
Chen Zhining nodded without a second thought and replied: "I am very willing!"
Chen Zhining looked around, and his gaze finally settled on Zheng Ye and Zhang Yuanhe, sneering as he asked: "Do you believe it?"
We refuse to accept this! The county's education is unjust, bringing disgrace to the reputation of the academy
The difference in identity between the two will have a tremendous impact in the future. Just think about the gap between having classmates who are a group of limitless geniuses and having classmates who are ordinary people. The further one progresses in their studies, the more mutual support there is among classmates, leading to rapid advancement, leaving ordinary individuals far behind
"It's over! It's over! It's over!" Chen Zhining cried out three times in his heart: "This time, I'm definitely going to get skinned by my father."
Chen Zhining was about to exit the county school when a soft cough was heard. Chen Yunpeng's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly stepped forward to respectfully pay his respects: "I did not expect to have startled Lord Zhao, my son is truly honored!"
The old instructor, with a smile on his face and hands behind his back, led the two girls forward. The teaching assistant always felt that the old man's smile was not so simple, concealing some deeper meaning.
Even Mr. Mu's expression changed, narrowing his eyes as he coldly stared at Zheng Ye. However, after Zheng Ye raised this issue, he quietly stood aside without saying a word. The youths, who were already discontented, were provoked by his suggestion and could not contain themselves: "If there is no problem, why not use the Heavenly Gifted Divine Stone to verify it once?"
Half of the girls participating in the assessment were blushing and secretly cursing, indeed this guy is a scoundrel, able to openly and loudly utter such vile words in front of a large crowd
A teaching assistant rushed in anxiously: "My lord, good news, the disciples of the six-layer stone ring!"
Chen Zhining looked at the crowd and secretly sneered. A few days ago, I would have been afraid of your qualification checks, but now, even I am afraid of my own qualifications!
The two were at a loss for words, and Chen Zhining casually tossed aside the piece of divine stone bestowed by heaven: "I actually admire you all for having such inexplicable confidence in yourselves, despite your meager talents. You truly believe you are geniuses, wanting to step on anyone you see. What a pity, though, this world is vast, and heroes abound; you are merely frogs at the bottom of a well."
Mr. Mu and several other teaching assistants froze in expression at the moment the divine stone in Chen Zhining's hand emitted a blue light, only coming back to their senses now
Moreover, Jin Zhu successfully analyzed "Qing Yun Zhi". He cultivated spiritual energy using the "Pitch Black Yin Side" from "Double Click on Divine Demons", which complemented the "Dao Arts" from the Pure Gold Yang Side, significantly increasing his progress
He only takes on the position of educational supervisor in various counties to enlighten the world, changing counties every three years, and this year he happens to be in Qidong County.
Chen Zhining glanced at the two of them and finally added a remark about the damage attack of the antelope's horn flying fairy: "You two might as well go back, close the door, and play with each other like a couple of calves."
As the sound of reading came to an end, a cheerful voice immediately echoed from the room: "Good, Grandpa"